Going Fishin...

Time to head out of the city for a few days - this time to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world (and not just in my opinion). This lake has the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets, bush and mountain views. Best of all there is hardly anyone around - the lake feels crowded when there are 10 boats fishing and it's huge. So my criteria was simple:

1. Cosy, comfortable house (on the water's edge);


2. Log fire (chopped wood by cute woodcutter essential);


3. Private jetty - the water is cold but you never know...;


4. Lots of water toys - to go to No. 5 with;


5. Great coffee and fab food within 10 minutes of full throttle.

If You've Got IT Flaunt It

I have been observing over the last few weeks how it is that those who are good looking really do get the job. Assuming all candidates have been put forward with similar experience/qualifications, male employees will nearly always choose the tall, blonde over the plain jane. It's human nature really and no PC human rights legislation can do anything about it. An acquaintance of mine was complaining about just this issue the other day when she was interviewed - unfortunately lacking in the looks department, she wasn't snapped up immediately and even more unfortunate for her, the employer was a male. She didn't really get what was happening as she was well qualified for the position but I wasn't going to be the one to tell her the reality.

But it's not all bad news for the non-lookers - absolutely not!!! In NZ our public sector is the fastest growing area and they gravitate there - especially to the Councils where looks are not favoured and bad hair, no dress sense and grungy looks are what matters. If these non-lookers play their cards right, they will move up through the ranks and the sky's the limit - look at our PM - perfect example.

Attractive people will always have an edge to their counter-parts - it's a reality that has and always will remain with us and no amount of evolution can change that.

The JailBird

Paris is astute enough to make prison work to her advantage - just watch!! Don't you love the stripes, even a zebra can't wear them as well.

Bubbles on Board

I generally dislike public transport - sharing everyone's hacking cough and sniffles - grrrrrr!!! So I really have to bite my tongue severely on the early morning rides as all the workers silently line up to get on board - kind of like loading up a cattle/sheep truck for the freezing works.

Anyway, to make travel a little more fun, my good buddy who shares the same sense of humour and admiration for good taste and style has come back - YAY!!! But I need to find her a man - not any man but one who:

1. Doesn't have too much baggage (or at least can lock it up in a trunk and throw away the key);
2. Is tall (i.e. over 5ft 6 - a big ask I know);
3. Is not a lawyer - this is self explanatory;
4. Has a fantastic sense of humour;
5. FF (firm and financial) definitely not Fat and Flabby!!

So - here's to Friday evening's crossing - we're taking a couple of miniature Lindauer bottles to celebrate, well anything really - do you need an excuse?

Let Them Eat Cake!!

Once again the Government is interfering in our lives and has banned popular "unhealthy" canteen food from school tuck shops. Their reasoning - our kids are getting fatter!!! This is completely the wrong way of going about it - they are taking away even more social responsibility from parents. Once again, they are getting schools to educate children (albeit by force) on something which should be done by parents at home.

Does Sue Kedgley et al really think that banning unhealthy food from school canteens will make kids eat better - NO WAY - you have to board up the fast food chains, the bakeries and the dairies to stop them!!! Besides - I haven't seen that many fat kids - their parents on the other hand are a different matter. That says it all really.

New Zealand should stop being such a nanny state and encourage social responsibility - which I know goes against the grain of the Socialist, lefty brigade because they are growing their future voters. But it will be interesting to see which schools tell the government to naff off and leave them to educating children which is their primary responsibility NOT parenting!!!

In Defence of Self-defence

An outstanding decision by JP's to dismiss charges against Greg Carvell for defending himself and his staff against a machete wielding nutter. The right to defend yourself and/or your family is paramount and the police being concerned about the public arming themselves with weapons is unfounded.


"Mr Carvell was charged after shooting armed intruder Ricky Beckham in the stomach with a .45-calibre pistol after Beckham entered his Small Arms International gunshop in Great South Rd, Penrose, demanding guns and threatening staff with a machete."

And yes, you will find most people, if they were in the same position as Greg Carvell, would do exactly the same - what would be the choice - to give the raving lunatic guns and ammunition so he can kill you and then kill 50 other people!!!

No - arming yourself to the teeth with weapons is not the answer but sleep easy tonight with a cricket bat (willow of course) an 8 iron golf club and a pair of stilletos - not weapons - just peace of mind!!!

5 Nil to Team NZ

Team New Zealand - you totally rock - bring the Cup back to Auckland boys!!!!!